Antique C1900 Japanese Wooden Lidded Storage Box Inside 35x20x17.5cm X60 soot Kanji on the box lid:

Kanji on the box lid: tea bowl

cosmos are known to symbolize purity and humility

Some of the design is damaged

and 若狭早瀬 Wakasa Hayase

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Antique C1900 Japanese Wooden Lidded Storage Box Inside 35x20x17.5cm X60 soot Kanji on the box lid:Antique Japanese Wooden Storage Box Wooden boxes are a common method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are also widely used for a plethora of other traditional Japanese crafts including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc. This antique lidded rectangular box is likely made for two small vases, a set of plates, or